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Tableware For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Regency
1960s Round Teak Salt Pepper Shaker Set Scandinavian Modern
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Round Teak Salt Pepper Shaker Set- Mid Century Modern Scandinavian
3.75 x 1.75 in diameter
Original preowned vintage condition unrestored
...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Napkin Ring Holders in Brass, Set of 8
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made set of napkin rings cast in brass and featuring motifs of a knife, a fork and a spoon. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s and originally sold through Illums Bolighus in...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Enameled sterling Silver Collection of 7 Spoons By Bjorn Wiinblad Danish Modern
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare and collectible set of 7 spoons by Bjorn Wiinbald , sterling silver enameled finish with a gold wash all from 60's and 70s rare and hard to find collection in great co...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Composition Cutlery Set, Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany 1963
Located in St Ouen, FR
Complete set of 58 place settings by the famous Finnish designer created for Rosenthal and part, since 1963, of the permanent collections of MOMA.
Executed in stainless steel it comb...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Modern Tray from Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A early tray attributed to Nils Fougstedt from Firma Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm, Sweden. Svenskt Tenn is today on of the most popular interior brands...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Pewter
12 place settings 'Fuga' Scandinavian Modern Flatware by Tias Eckhoff, 1962
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Flatware design “Fuga” by Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff for Lundtofte, Denmark 1958-62. Later Gense.
12 pl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. "Tavern" butter warmer. 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen.
"Tavern" butter warmer in brass and stainless steel.
From the 1980s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 6.4 cm x D 8.0 cm without handle (...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Stainless Steel "Largo" Flatware Set by Lundtofte - 42 Pieces
By Lundtofte
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Danish modern stainless steel "Largo" flatware set by Lundtofte, circa 1980s. The set totals 42 pieces and includes: 8 Forks, 8 salad forks, 8 soup spoons, 8 tea spoons, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Set of eight "Solöga" (Sun Eye) plates.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
A set of eight "Solöga" (Sun Eye) plates in earthenware.
From the 1960s.
Marked.
Perfect condition. Appears unused.
First fact...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Earthenware
Michael Winter - Mid Century Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers - London 1979
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1979 by Michael Winter, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper shakers, are in the modernist style, with bark effect decoration.
Each shaker me...
Category
1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Tostrup Gilt & Enamel Spoons in Original Georg Jensen Case
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Midcentury Modern sterling silver demitasse spoons. Made by Tostrup in Norway. Each: Straight and narrow stem with round and shallow bowl. Double-sided gilding. Cobalt ename...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Lidded Salt Cellar in Solid Teak
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Likely Thailand or Scandinavian, 1960s
Vintage lidded jar in solid teak, petite, looks like it was intended for use as a salt cellar, for peppercorns, or other spices. Includes turne...
Category
1960s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Teak
Rare Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell - London 1819
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1819 by Thomas Richards, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Bell, is plain in design, with reed borders. The bell measures 4.5"(11.5cm) ta...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Designed by Anthony Elson for Hennell Frazer & Haws - Stylish Silver Condiment
Located in London, London
Designed by Anthony Elson, and hallmarked in London in 1970 by Hennell, Frazer & Haws, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, ...
Category
1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Yellow Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of yellow Danish salt and pepper set in in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s.
The well designed hand blown mushroom shaped set in hand bl...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Opaline Glass
Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Twenty Three Piece Botanical Dessert Service
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Orange Ground Botanical Part Dessert Service,
Twenty-Three Pieces,
Circa 1800-10
The Chamberlain Worcester porcelain service...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Cutleryr 12 Persons in Solid Bronze by Scanline, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Cutlery for 12 persons in solid bronze designed by Scanline. Made by Broste Denmark in the 1960s .
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Stuart Devlin - Mid Century Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars - London 1969
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1969 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, feature flame pierced gilt sides, and gilt interiors to the bowl.
Each salt cellar...
Category
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass. Ten spoons. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass.
Ten spoons. Five teaspoons and five demitasse spoons.
Danish design from the 60s/70s.
Marked: Scanline.
In excellent condition.
Te...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass. Eight cake forks.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass.
Eight cake forks.
Danish design from the 60s/70s.
Stamped: Scanline.
In excellent used condition.
Dimensions: 14.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline'. Complete dinner service for six people.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass.
Complete dinner service for six people.
Comprising six dinner knives, six dinner forks, six dinner spoons, six coffee spoons, and ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass. Complete lunch service.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass.
Complete lunch service for four people.
Comprising four lunch knives with serrated blades, four lunch forks, four dessert spoons, ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen. Four large salad forks in stainless steel.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen.
Four large salad forks in stainless steel.
Late 20th century.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: 28.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' dinner service for six people.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass.
Complete dinner service for six people.
Comprising six dinner knives, six dinner forks, six dinner spoons, and various serving spo...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline'. Set of twelve jam/sugar spoons in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline'. Set of twelve jam/sugar spoons in brass.
Danish design from the 60s/70s.
Marked: Scanline.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 12.4 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Thomason Patent Corkscrew with Bone Handle c1810
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Thomason Patent corkscrew
Date : c1820
Period : Regency
Origin : England
Construction : Bronze, bone, bristle.
Size : 18.5x11.7cm when clsoed
Condition : Excellent - some ...
Category
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Metal
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline'. Set of twelve cake forks in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline'. Set of twelve cake forks in brass.
Danish design from the 1960s/70s.
Marked: Scanline.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 14.2 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Teak Pepper and Salt Shakers, ca. 1960s
Located in Schagen, NL
Vintage pair of Teak salt and pepper shakers with sculpted detail which fits the hand. Rubber stoppers to their bases. In very nice condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Salt, Pepper and Sugar Shaker Set by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Salt, pepper and sugar Shaker set in solid teak designed by Johnny Mattsson for Upsala Slöjd in the 1950s. Scandinavian modern classic in excellent condit...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Teak
Margrethe by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 pc Modern Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Margrethe pattern was designed by Rigmor Andersen in the year 1965. Its unadorned style and tapered squared handle is representative of the Mid-Century Modern period. This rare p...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Madeleine by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 pc
By Peter Hertz
Located in Big Bend, WI
Peter Hertz opened this workshop in 1834 and for a period of time had a location in Ostergrade but eventually settled on the corner of Kobmagergrade and Kronpirnsengrade in Copenhage...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Josef Frank for Reijmyre, Sweden. Two lobster plates in green art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank for Reijmyre, Sweden.
Two lobster plates in green art glass.
Approximately from the 1960s/1970s.
In excellent condition with normal signs of use.
Dimensions: L 30.5 cm x...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Triangular Dish, Made In Denmark
Located in Doraville, GA
A blue/white fluted pickle dish from Royal Copenhagen. The design was based on an antique chinese pattern and was created in 1775 by Royal Cope...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Grethe Meyer for Aluminia. Set of four Blue line coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Grethe Meyer for Aluminia.
A set of four Blue line coffee cups with saucers in faience.
Model number 3042.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
First factory quality.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia" stoneware. Pitcher, platter, bowl. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Three pieces of "Karelia" stoneware.
Pitcher, large round platter, and a big bowl.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Pitcher: H 16.3 cm.
Bowl: D 22.7 cm...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia". Five sets of coffee cups and saucers in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia". Five sets of coffee cups and saucers in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Cup: H 6.0 cm x D 6.4 cm.
Saucer: 14.1 cm.
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia". Four sets of coffee cups and saucers in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia". Four sets of coffee cups and saucers in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Cup: H 6.0 cm x D 6.4 cm.
Saucer: 14.1 cm.
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four egg cups in stoneware. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four egg cups in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Model: 696.
Marked.
In perfect stand.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: H 6.2 cm x D 5.4 cm.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia". Four sets of small coffee cups and saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia". Four sets of small coffee cups and saucers in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Cup: H 5.8 cm x D ...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Celadon Green Earthenware Bowl & Plates, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This collection comprises an elegant ensemble from Nittsjö, featuring exquisite celadon green dishes with a classic structure. Each element, from the grandeur of the large bowl to th...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Earthenware
Erik Herlow Obelisk Flatware Set for Copenhagen Cutlery
Located in New York, NY
'Obelisk' flatware set designed in 1954 by Erik Herlow for Universal Steel of Denmark and retailed worldwide by Georg Jensen. Each technically innovative piece was wrought from a single piece of 18/8 stainless steel, then hand-finished with a brushed surface on the handles. Complete 6 piece service for 12 (dinner forks, salad forks, soup spoons, teaspoons, dinner knives, butter knives) plus 2 serving pieces, 74 pieces in all. Stamped manufacturer's mark and artist's cipher to each piece EH/Copenhagen Cutlery...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bing & Grøndahl. Four sets of Tema coffee cups with saucers and a sugar bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl. Four sets of Tema coffee cups with matching saucers and a sugar bowl in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Model: 302 + 305.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory qual...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Herlow for Copenhagen Cutlery "Obelisk" Stainless Service for 12/ 100 pcs.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Herlow for Copenhagen Cutlery, massive Stainless Steel Flatware Set. 7 piece place setting for 12! Plus 10 Butter knives and 6 Large Serving Pieces. Very Clean Set, was not ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Modern Teak Pepper Mill Grinder
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Modern Design Teak Wood Peppermill Grinder
Aluminum Cap
4.75 H x 1.75 in diameter
Original Preowned unrestored Condition
Refer to images please.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Aluminum
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, "Bodega". Four dinner plates and two deep plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg.
"Bodega". Four dinner plates and two deep plates in stoneware.
Stylish Scandinavian design.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In perfect ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland. Rare fish terrine in cast iron.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland.
Rare fish terrine in cast iron with red enamel.
In good condition with signs of use, including some enamel chips on...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Set of eight "Dart" stoneware plates.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) for Gustavsberg.
A set of eight "Dart" stoneware plates. Hand-painted.
1960s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 19.5 cm.
Stig Lindberg wa...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Shark by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 38 Pcs Matte
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design Blue Shark stainless steel flatware set by Georg Jensen.
This 38 piece set includes:
6 dinner knives, 7 1/2"
6 dinner forks, 6 3/4"
6 salad fo...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bertel Gardberg, Silver Bowl, Ladle & Ice Server, Helsinki 1959-1961.
Located in Espoo, FI
Bertel Gardberg:
- A 'Birgitta' silver ice server, marked BG, Hopeatehdas, Helsinki 1959.
Silver 916. Lenght 16 cm. Weight 41 g.
- Silver bowl 916, diameter 11 cm, height 7 cm, Hope...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate with a fish motif, 1950s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text.
From the 1950s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Measures: 24.5 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text.
From the 1950s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Measures: 24.5 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Raija Uosikkinen and Ulla Procopé, Arabia. Nine "Ruija" lunch plates, 1960/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Raija Uosikkinen (1923–2004) and Ulla Procopé (1921–1968) for Arabia, Finland.
A set of nine "Ruija" lunch plates in stoneware with brown decoration.
From the 1960s/1970s.
Marked.
I...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden. Rare "Azur" coffee pot, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden, Denmark.
Rare "Azur" coffee pot.
From the 1960s.
Marked.
In perfect and unused condition.
Dimensions: Height 23.0 cm x Diameter 19.0 cm includi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text.
From the 1950s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Measures: 24.5 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate with fish motif, 1950s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text.
From the 1950s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Measures: 24.5 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. Six "Maya" stoneware plates. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marianne Westman (1928-2017) for Rörstrand.
A set of six "Maya" stoneware plates.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 19.0 cm.
...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Löja plate, hand-painted with a fish motif.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text.
From the 1950s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Measures: 24.5 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Raija Uosikkinen and Ulla Procopé, Arabia. Eight "Ruija" deep plates, 1960/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Raija Uosikkinen (1923–2004) and Ulla Procopé (1921–1968) for Arabia, Finland.
A set of eight "Ruija" deep plates in stoneware with brown decoration.
From the 1960s/1970s.
Marked.
I...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Antique and Vintage Tableware
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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